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renovación

rreh-no-bah-SYOHNre.no.βa.ˈsjon

renewal

Also: extension
NounfA2
A hand holding a fresh, green plastic card with a gold chip, symbolizing a new official document.

📝 In Action

He solicitado la renovación de mi pasaporte.

A2

I have applied for my passport renewal.

La renovación del contrato de alquiler es automática.

B1

The rental contract renewal is automatic.

Mañana vence la renovación de mi suscripción al gimnasio.

B1

My gym subscription renewal is due tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • prórroga (extension)

Antonyms

  • cancelación (cancellation)

Common Collocations

  • renovación de contrato – contract renewal
  • solicitar una renovación – to request a renewal

renovation

Also: remodeling
NounfB1
A person painting a weathered wooden fence with bright, fresh blue paint.

📝 In Action

La cocina necesita una renovación total.

B1

The kitchen needs a total renovation.

El ayuntamiento aprobó la renovación del parque central.

B2

The city council approved the renovation of the central park.

Estamos planeando la renovación de los muebles del salón.

B2

We are planning the refurbishment of the living room furniture.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reforma (remodel/reform)
  • restauración (restoration)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • renovación urbana – urban renewal
  • proyecto de renovación – renovation project

revival

Also: refresh
NounfC1formal
A small green sprout growing out of a weathered tree stump in a sunny forest.

📝 In Action

Siento una renovación de energía después de las vacaciones.

B2

I feel a renewal of energy after the holidays.

La empresa busca una renovación de su imagen corporativa.

C1

The company is looking for a revival of its corporate image.

Hubo una renovación de ideas en el comité.

C1

There was a refreshing of ideas in the committee.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • renacimiento (rebirth)

Antonyms

  • estancamiento (stagnation)

Common Collocations

  • aire de renovación – a breath of fresh air / sense of renewal
  • renovación espiritual – spiritual renewal

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "renovación" in Spanish:

remodeling→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: renovación

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence uses 'renovación' for paperwork?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
renovar(to renew) — Verb
renovado(renewed) — Adjective
renovador(refreshing/innovative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
estacióncanciónemoción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'renovatio', which comes from 're-' (again) and 'novus' (new). It literally means 'making new again'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: renovationFrench: rénovation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'renovación' always have an accent?

Only in its singular form. When it becomes plural (renovaciones), the accent is removed because the natural stress of the word moves.

Can I use 'renovación' for my phone's battery?

Not really. For a battery, you would use 'recarga' (recharge). Use 'renovación' if you are getting a brand-new battery to replace an old one.

What is the difference between 'renovación' and 'reforma'?

Both can mean 'renovation', but 'reforma' is specifically for construction and fixing up buildings. 'Renovación' is broader and can apply to contracts, energy, or ideas.